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Offline MarineUS

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Thoughts? Deployment
« on: March 05, 2011, 01:02:28 AM »
Ok. I was told today (Friday) that I had until Saturday at 1300 (1PM EST) to decide whether or not I want to volunteer for a deployment to, Afghanistan.

I know as a, Marine I should WANT to...and normally I would but...with all that my fiance' and I have been through with us losing the baby....

The deployment length is unknown, I'll be shipping out on my 21st birthday, and all that we know is we'll be relieving some of our guys on their rotation and they got beat up pretty bad. We had two KIA's in December, and several of them lost limbs from that month alone. That was the only report we got from them.

I know you guys may pick on me, but I love this girl to death. She is my everything, my foundation. She's been through the thickest and thinnest with me and has ALWAYS supported my decision no matter what it was. She rubs my back, cooks me meals, helps me do anything I ask her to....She is the best thing I could ever ask for...and I don't want to leave her without a way to make it. She's a smart girl and has the potential to do anything she wants in life, but it doesn't mean I don't worry about her.

She has already said she'll support whichever decision I make, I just wish it wasn't so hard.

What would you guys do in my situation?
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Quote from: hitech on January 25, 2012, 04:01:23 PM
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Re: Thoughts? Deployment
« Reply #1 on: March 05, 2011, 01:04:54 AM »
Will this be the first for you?
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Re: Thoughts? Deployment
« Reply #2 on: March 05, 2011, 01:08:06 AM »
Into a combat zone, yes.
I did some work in Kuwait (about a month and a half), minor stuff in other places.
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Quote from: hitech on January 25, 2012, 04:01:23 PM
Like, ya know, when that thing that makes you move, it has pistons and things, When your thingamajigy is providing power, you do not hear other peoples thingamajig when they are providing power.

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Re: Thoughts? Deployment
« Reply #3 on: March 05, 2011, 01:21:46 AM »
Soon after 9/11, i was in my last year to graduate from college.  Soon after, i wanted to join the army but was rejected because i have Hepatitis C.  I still want to join some military, however, now that i had that dam heart attack this past December, that pretty end any chance.  Yes, i want to do my part for my country and look up at those who are and have in the past.

MarineUS, you join the Marines for a reason and know that you will fight in Iraq or Afghanistan.  Yes, you should go.  But do what you feel is best.  Personally, you asking any of us to fight in a war that you may die...i think it should be up to you to make that call. 
Niether way, i want to thank you for serving our country.  :salute
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Re: Thoughts? Deployment
« Reply #4 on: March 05, 2011, 02:29:53 AM »
Quote from: MarineUS on March 05, 2011, 01:02:28 AM
Ok. I was told today (Friday) that I had until Saturday at 1300 (1PM EST) to decide whether or not I want to volunteer for a deployment to, Afghanistan.

I know as a, Marine I should WANT to...and normally I would but...with all that my fiance' and I have been through with us losing the baby....

The deployment length is unknown, I'll be shipping out on my 21st birthday, and all that we know is we'll be relieving some of our guys on their rotation and they got beat up pretty bad. We had two KIA's in December, and several of them lost limbs from that month alone. That was the only report we got from them.

I know you guys may pick on me, but I love this girl to death. She is my everything, my foundation. She's been through the thickest and thinnest with me and has ALWAYS supported my decision no matter what it was. She rubs my back, cooks me meals, helps me do anything I ask her to....She is the best thing I could ever ask for...and I don't want to leave her without a way to make it. She's a smart girl and has the potential to do anything she wants in life, but it doesn't mean I don't worry about her.

She has already said she'll support whichever decision I make, I just wish it wasn't so hard.

What would you guys do in my situation?

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Re: Thoughts? Deployment
« Reply #5 on: March 05, 2011, 02:42:05 AM »
Quote from: MarineUS on March 05, 2011, 01:02:28 AM
Ok. I was told today (Friday) that I had until Saturday at 1300 (1PM EST) to decide whether or not I want to volunteer for a deployment to, Afghanistan.


What would you guys do in my situation?

what Moray37 said it, it is all on you MarineUS...... and most military I know including "my new son-in-law Marine" who just left this past Monday from Hawaii hdg back to Afghanistan for his second tour there after one tour in Iraq already .......... he did not have any choice...... but he did have the choice to want to marry my oldest Daughter before he left this time, and was one of the types who actually asked me for premission before he even popped the question to her..... ( Big wedding planned when he returns in 8 months )

I thank you for your volunteering to serve and protect all of us..... all of you are in our prayers & thoughts

make your own decision, and think back to what you was joining the Marines for in the first place, when you volunteered........ that should give you your answer

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Re: Thoughts? Deployment
« Reply #6 on: March 05, 2011, 02:56:11 AM »
I'm going really soon, its going to be a complete suckfest but im also glad im going, man do whatever u think is best for u and ur family
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Re: Thoughts? Deployment
« Reply #7 on: March 05, 2011, 03:17:32 AM »
Yeah. It's just the thought of leaving her so soon after what we had to go through. I know she'll be fine, just hard to.

The word I got handed down was "They need bodies, they're way short.", just a little nervous that she'll end up with nothing if something happens to me I guess.

Old Glory's callin' my name it seems. Best I answer.
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Quote from: hitech on January 25, 2012, 04:01:23 PM
Like, ya know, when that thing that makes you move, it has pistons and things, When your thingamajigy is providing power, you do not hear other peoples thingamajig when they are providing power.

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Re: Thoughts? Deployment
« Reply #8 on: March 05, 2011, 06:56:38 AM »
Quote from: MarineUS on March 05, 2011, 03:17:32 AM
Yeah. It's just the thought of leaving her so soon after what we had to go through. I know she'll be fine, just hard to.

The word I got handed down was "They need bodies, they're way short.", just a little nervous that she'll end up with nothing if something happens to me I guess.

Old Glory's callin' my name it seems. Best I answer.

stay safe, and thank you

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Re: Thoughts? Deployment
« Reply #9 on: March 05, 2011, 07:00:46 AM »
Do whatever you think is best. :salute
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Re: Thoughts? Deployment
« Reply #10 on: March 05, 2011, 08:39:02 AM »
I am waving my dwell time  and trying to go back, it is what I do, who I am and it is my duty. Marine, do not worry about what others think, it is what you think is the important thing. In the end, no matter what you decide to do, this Vet salutes you :salute
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Re: Thoughts? Deployment
« Reply #11 on: March 05, 2011, 08:41:03 AM »
Marine...sounds like you're a pfc...not an easy pay grade to try and support a family...regardless of your mos, all marines are grunts first...if your fiance is the only thing holding you back, put her down as beneficiary on your life insurance and make sure she has access to your bank account...set things up as if she was your wife...would be better/easier if you were married but...

going over there is going to be a life changing experience...especially if you see action...you may not be the same person when you get back...be sure she understands that and can handle it...be sure you can handle it.

the decision is solely yours to make...it's rare to be given a choice during war time...in my time we volunteered before they asked but this generation is different...whatever you decide, it has to be you and you alone to make the decision.


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Re: Thoughts? Deployment
« Reply #12 on: March 05, 2011, 10:58:14 AM »
If you're going to marry her anyhow, consider going to a justice of the peace and get a quickie marriage done.  Get her enrolled on base, registered as a dependent, etc.  Get a living trust through the base legal office. 

Have a regular wedding when you get back.
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Re: Thoughts? Deployment
« Reply #13 on: March 05, 2011, 11:10:42 AM »
Quote from: eagl on March 05, 2011, 10:58:14 AM
If you're going to marry her anyhow, consider going to a justice of the peace and get a quickie marriage done.  Get her enrolled on base, registered as a dependent, etc.  Get a living trust through the base legal office. 

Have a regular wedding when you get back.


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Re: Thoughts? Deployment
« Reply #14 on: March 05, 2011, 11:12:00 AM »
If you go, shoot one right between the eyes for me!   :rock :salute

Unfortunately I cant enlist cause I have epilepsy.

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